The Ivory Coast international started all four of United’s pre-season matches in August following his post-World Cup break and was not considered an injury doubt this week.
But he does not make the squad today at the MKM Stadium.
Bryan Mbeumo starts on the right of United’s attack alongside Bruno Fernandes with Patrick Dogu on the opposite flank.
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Matheus Cunha starts up front with Benjamin Sesko not deemed fit enough to start having missed the entire pre-season campaign.
Mason Mount also misses out as he recovers from a hamstring injury he suffered in pre-season. Matthijs de Ligt is also still working his way back after a long-term back injury while Manuel Ugarte is a long-term absentee.
United have not disclosed a reason for Amad’s absence as of yet but reports ahead of kick-off have confirmed he missed out due to an injury.
Amad is being assessed (Picture: Colorsport/Ken Sutton)
ESPN report the Ivorian is being assessed after a ‘niggle’ he picked up in training this week.
After confirming team news, the club website said: ‘Mason Mount, rated as a doubt beforehand, misses out, as does Amad.
‘But Benjamin Šeško is on the bench after being unavailable for pre-season. Karl Darlow is also included for the first time, since signing in the summer, as he is the back-up keeper to Senne Lammens.’
Marcus Rashford meanwhile starts among the subs having been handed the no9 shirt upon his return to the club.
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